Schedule and Rules for Writers and Artists

[twinsarein]

Schedule

Author Sign-ups: May 24 to June 28
First draft (8000 words & summary of story): September 20
Artist claiming:  September 22, until all stories are claimed
Completed work due: October 18 
Posting: Starts October 20 - There will be an assigned, staggered posting schedule - with the goal of posting two to three stories a week for as long as

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[bradygirl_12]

Sorry, first-time newbie on Big Bangs here. :)

I see the first draft and final submission dates, but who do we send it to?

[twinsarein]

Your first? That is so cool!! World's Finest should definitely do one - at least a mini one. Think I'd get any takers over there if I organized one in a month or two? Or, maybe it would be pretentious of me to plan another one on top of this... Especially since I'm only on the fringes of the fandom. Probably, I just think it would be cool to have one.

Hmm, I hadn't realized the email wasn't listed on these rules I copied and pasted from last year's challenge. I know I've seen it *toddles off to look* Ah, it's in the profile section. It would be a good idea to include here, however, so thanks for bringing it up. I'll go add it now.

[bradygirl_12]

I would definitely ask about hosting a Big Bang if the mods are cool with it. Couldn't hurt! ;)

Thanks for the info.

Oh, so this address if for both rough draft and final submission?

[twinsarein]

Yup, the address came with the comm.

You're more up on the challenges through the year featuring the handsome hunks in your icon, is there a time of year that would be better for a Big Bang - that it wouldn't interfere with other, established challenges? If I started a mini-Big Bang (minimum word count of 7500, perhaps) in July, and posting started in late October, for example, would that work? I know something big is done for Christmas, so I don't want to get mixed up in that.

[bradygirl_12]

Okay! :)

LOL! I am a World's Finest cornucopia of knowledge! ;)

Let's see, I think a mini-Big Bang sounds perfect, as well as your dates. So many people have stuff going on for Halloween and Winter Holidays that this could fit in nicely. Oh, yeah, like me! I always do my annual Halloween Challenge and would encourage people to cross-post. ;)

I can't speak for the mods, of course, but this scenario sounds good, though they may have other ideas if they say yes. Let me know what happens! :)

[twinsarein]

Yay! I'm glad you think it'll work. I hadn't thought about the Halloween challenges, so I'm glad I asked. But, with posting starting in Late October, people would be done writing by Halloween. I just don't want to start the posting too much earlier than that, as I don't want to have to be dealing with the SVBB and the WFBB as the exact same time. Overlap is fine, but not going head-to-head.

Oh, any opinions if it would work better as a broader DCU challenge? Or just stick to the WF (that's my personal preference, I just didn't know if there would be many takers for just one pairing)?

[bradygirl_12]

Hi, Twins! Back on-line now. :)

People might be done writing by Halloween, but I post my Halloween Challenge in August to give them time to think about it. Posting dates are September 1-October 31 but I always allow late entries, and would in this case if someone wanted to write the Big Bang.

Hmm, a broader DCU Challenge could definitely work as you'd widen the pool of potential authors/artists, but Clark/Bruce is the most popular pairing (or close to it) in the fandom, so it would probably work well, too.

Also, if the WF comm would prefer not to host a Big Bang, nothing says you can't. I host Challenges all the time on my journal. If you would like to do a WFBB and the mods aren't interested, you can do your own un-affiliated with the comm. I'm sure they'd let you advertise there.

So, really, my opinion is that you could do either. If your preference is Clark/Bruce, go for it. The only way to find out if the pairing can support a BB is to try, and if it doesn't, you'll know better for next year. :)

Good luck! :)

[twinsarein]

Thanks for the advice on the big bang. I've emailed mitten about doing a poll on WF, but I know she won't let me advertise, as I'd have to create a comm for it. There are way to many post associate with a BB to host it on my own LJ.

I vacilate between WF and the wider DCU fandom. Right now I'm leaning towards WF. First, though, I need to find out if I can do a poll on the WF comm. I'll figure out my next step from there.

[bradygirl_12]

Yes, you have to gauge the interest out there. Good luck! :)

[bradygirl_12]

Thanks! It never fails to make me smile. :)